Toyota Motor Corporation has officially reopened its office in Mogadishu for the first time in more than quarter cent ury.
The firm has not been operating in Somalia since the 1990s when the country plunged into civil war.
In an inauguration ceremony in the capital, the Japanese Multinational automotive manufacturer opened up its car dealership.
Speaking at the Ceremony, Somalia’s minister for trade Mohamed Abdi Hayir welcomed the firm’s decision to resume its operation in Somalia.
“We welcome the company’s decision to reopen its office in Mogadishu after 30 years. This is part of the reliable investment which returned after a long time. The firm will create jobs for the Somali people and play a very important role in the restoration and improving Somalia’s economy,” said Hayir.
The Minister noted that the government was committed to improving the country’s infrastructure and economy.
“Our policy is based on improving the economy, therefore, it is not only Toyota company which plans reopen establish an office in Somalia but there are many other big companies on their way to open offices in the country, We hope that the productions in Somalia will be sold in many markets,” he boasted.
Hayir said the Auto Giant Company will soon open other branches across the country.
” The company will open up many offices in many parts of the country and this will reduce the challenges that Somali people used to face during the importation of vehicles,” he affirmed.
An official representing the company who spoke at the Ceremony said the firm has finally materialised its plans to reopen its office following one year of struggle.
“The plan to open office has been charted out one year ago, Today we are happy to fulfil it,” he said.
The company which the world’s market leader in sales of Hybrid electric vehicles was founded 1937.
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